Imanishi Honke (Nara)

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1660 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 今西本家
Prefecture Nara
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Miwa mountain spring water from Mt. Miwa
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Hinohikari; Omachi
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Miwa no Tsuru; Shiroki
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Bodaimoto
Website Unknown
Coordinates 34.53, 135.8492

About Imanishi Honke (Nara)

Located at the foot of sacred Mt. Miwa home to Omiwa Shrine which enshrines the deity of sake brewing. Claims connection to the birthplace of Japanese sake. Preserves the ancient bodaimoto yeast starter technique originating from nearby Shoryakuji Temple.